USF1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human USF1 wild-type allele is located within 1q22-q23 and is approximately 7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes upstream stimulatory factor 1 protein, is involved in the mediation of transcription. Mutation of the gene is linked to familial combined hyperlipidemia.

**Synonyms:** - BHLHB11 - FCHL - FCHL1 - HYPLIP1 - MLTF - MLTFI - RP11-544M22.5 - UEF - USF - Upstream Transcription Factor 1 wt Allele - bHLHb11